...Hallyu began roughly 12 years ago when the rest of Asia discovered Korean soap operas. One of the breakthrough dramas was a series 'Winter Sonata' starring Choi Ji-woo & Bae Young-Joon. After that, more Korean dramas saw their way to foreign shores and Korean films and music started to follow suit. Korean marketing people started to see a Korea-centric trend. They dubbed this flow "The Korean Wave" or Hallyu....

13.3.13

[News] Japanese Fans Show Excitement about ′7th Grade Civil Servant′ Broadcasts in Japan.

7th Grade Civil Servant will be going to Japan, and it will be getting fans excited by airing two episodes in advance.

The drama will air its first two episodes through KNTV on March 30. The regular broadcasts will start from April 20.

Local fans have commented, "We′ll get to see Joo Won act.. thank you,"
"I′m happy because I like Chansung" and "I′ve been waiting for this! I′m
excited I′ll finally get to see it."

A rep from 7th Grade Civil Servant′s
production company commented, "News of the drama has already spread by
word of mouth to Japan. Fans are also looking forward to seeing Joo Won,
who they know through Baker King, Kim Tak Goo and Ojakgyo Brothers, as well as 2PM′s Chansung. The modern romantic comedy mood has also managed to gather much interest."